How To Fix HRPAD99_ADMIN003 - Test data container &1 does not contain any variants

HRPAD99_ADMIN003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD99_ADMIN - Messages for General Tools for Personnel Administration

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Test data container &1 does not contain any variants

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HRPAD99_ADMIN003 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAD99_ADMIN003 indicates that the test data container specified does not contain any variants. This error typically occurs in the context of the HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when working with the Payroll Driver (RPCALCU0) or similar processes that require test data variants.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variants: The specified test data container (e.g., a payroll area or a specific test data set) does not have any variants defined. Variants are necessary for the system to know which specific data set to use for processing.
  Incorrect Test Data Container: The test data container name provided might be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified test data container or its variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Test Data Container:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 and execute the report RPCALCU0 or the relevant payroll report.
  Ensure that the test data container you are using is correctly specified